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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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On Sunday evening, Ternus greeted attendees at a welcome reception that in some ways also acted as his coming-out party, analysts say.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Plus, Graham Platner gets a warm reception at a Maine town hall, and another Democrat proposes a bill to restrict how the Pentagon uses AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Radiation levels at the facility remained within normal limits following the attack, although its fuel reception building was "partially destroyed", according to Ukraine's nuclear energy operator, Energoatom.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

While theatrical revenue is important, the measure of success for “Masters of the Universe” could also include its eventual reception on streaming platforms and, of course, toy sales, analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The suite had several offices and a reception area.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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